World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Cecil J. Wattles
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bible Grove, Illinois
Honored By
Robert Medley Gatewood
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON NOVEMBER 27, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B, 411TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 103RD ‘CACTUS’ INFANTRY DIVISION. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON MARCH 23, 1943 AT CAMP CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN AN ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.